J. Chris Richards cannot remember when she started writing. She likes to think that it was because she was so young when she started writing, not because of her current age. She started teaching Sunday School when she was 16 and has taught youngsters most of her life. She is now the AWANA Ministry Director for her church. Writing and teaching have melded into her life's purpose, and she chose Psalm 71:17-18 as her life verse. Chris and her husband, Roy, spend as much time as possible with their three beautiful daughters, six delightful grandchildren, and a sweet great-granddaughter. Her hobbies include needlework, photography, and exploring her home state of Colorado and beyond. Virginia J. Hanners has had a love for drawing since a very young age. She has always enjoyed doodling, both in her free time and even during school. Some of her favorite gifts to receive were coloring books and drawing pads, which allowed her creativity to flourish. For Virginia, drawing is not only a way to express herself but also a way to relax, clear her mind, and let her imagination flow.